Accounts Semi Senior

At Purple Business and Personal Accountants, we pride ourselves on creating an enjoyable and professional workplace. Our mission is to deliver high-quality accountancy and related services, with a personal touch, ensuring that both our team and our clients feel valued and respected.

We are currently seeking a full-time, permanent Accounts Semi Senior to join our team in Poundbury, Dorchester. The ideal candidate will be organised, diligent, and skilled in communicating with both colleagues and clients.

This is a full time position working primarily in the office; hybrid working options are available.

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, core hours: 10:00 am 4:00 pm.

Immediate start available.

Salary stated is a guide and will be dependent upon experience.

Main responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of accounts for Companies, Sole Traders, and Partnerships, including tax returns and calculations.
• Manage your own workflow to meet company year-end and other client deadlines.
• Conduct thorough examination and analysis of client books and records, resolving any queries in collaboration with clients.
• Processing and posting figures using VT Final Accounts software
• Prepare all underlying schedules (accounts working papers).
• Prepare accounts for review by senior staff.

Person Specification:

The successful applicant will:

• have a minimum of two years experience in accounts preparation.
• be able to demonstrate high abilities in Maths and English.
• be a highly motivated, proactive person with good organisation and communication skills as well as the ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
• be dynamic with strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and able to apply a hands-on approach to their work.
• While formal qualifications are not required, being ACCA/ACA part-qualified is advantageous.